About the Speaker

Dr. Sydney Pokard is an Orange County native graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. Dr. Pokard completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2010. During college she was an active member of the Pre-Veterinary Club and Livestock Show Team. She returned home on weekends and summers to work with local veterinarians and volunteer at the Orange County Zoo. During her veterinary education at WesternU, Dr. Pokard traveled across the globe to learn veterinary medicine, including spending five weeks in South Africa working with African hoofstock, birds, reptiles, primates, and large carnivores. She also participated in volunteer efforts to bring veterinary care to rural communities in the Southwestern U.S., and completed the national Veterinary Business Management Association certificate program. Dr. Pokard’s professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and exotic animal medicine. Dr. Pokard is a member of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. In her free time, Dr. Pokard enjoys taking her dog Sunny to the dog beach, going to Disneyland with her friends, hiking, meditation, and foodie adventures. She looks forward to serving the local community and working with your furry family members!”

How to participate

The class will become available about 30 minutes prior to the start of the presentation. During this time, you should ensure that you have the Zoom client installed and working.

To install Zoom, click on the link for your operating system:
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How to get your Participation Certificate

After the presentation, return to this course to take the post-lecture quiz. The quiz will consist of information that was presented during the session and should not be difficult if you watched the presentation. Once you finish and pass the quiz, mark the course as complete. Your certificate will be available for download as a PDF file upon completion.

You can always return to your profile to view and download your certificates.